Paley’s Place Double-Chile Brisket
Annabelle Breakey
Chef Vitaly Paley of Portland, Oregon is known for his eclectic style and interesting twists on comforting favorites. The two-chile combination with this brisket heats up a winter night. Prep and Cook Time: 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, pour 3 cups boiling water over New Mexico chiles and let soak until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, grind pasilla negro chiles, star anise, fennel seed, salt, and peppercorns in a spice mill or clean coffee grinder.
Step 3
3
Rub brisket with spice blend; set aside.
Step 4
4
Whirl soaked chiles, vinegar, and chile liquid in a blender until puréed. Set aside.
Step 5
5
Heat a large roasting pan (not nonstick) over medium-high heat (set it over 2 burners if necessary). Add olive oil, swirl oil in pan, and add brisket. Cook brisket until well browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and brown on remaining sides, adjusting heat to keep brisket sizzling but not burning. Remove and set aside.
Step 6
6
Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Chop tomatoes and add with juice. Add chile purée and broth. Bring to a boil. Add brisket, cover, and bake in oven until fork-tender, 2 to 3 hours.
Step 7
7
Place brisket on a serving platter, cover with foil, and set in a warm place. Whirl pan juices in a blender until smooth. Slice brisket thinly and serve hot, with blended pan juices on the side.
Step 8
8
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
7 to 8 dried mild New Mexico chiles, stemmed and seeded
5 dried pasilla negro chiles, stemmed, seeded, and broken into pieces
1 star anise
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 beef brisket (5 to 6 lbs.), trimmed of fat and membrane
1/2 cup sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 can (14 oz.) whole peeled tomatoes
1 cup beef or chicken broth
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, pour 3 cups boiling water over New Mexico chiles and let soak until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, grind pasilla negro chiles, star anise, fennel seed, salt, and peppercorns in a spice mill or clean coffee grinder.
Step 3
3
Rub brisket with spice blend; set aside.
Step 4
4
Whirl soaked chiles, vinegar, and chile liquid in a blender until puréed. Set aside.
Step 5
5
Heat a large roasting pan (not nonstick) over medium-high heat (set it over 2 burners if necessary). Add olive oil, swirl oil in pan, and add brisket. Cook brisket until well browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and brown on remaining sides, adjusting heat to keep brisket sizzling but not burning. Remove and set aside.
Step 6
6
Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Chop tomatoes and add with juice. Add chile purée and broth. Bring to a boil. Add brisket, cover, and bake in oven until fork-tender, 2 to 3 hours.
Step 7
7
Place brisket on a serving platter, cover with foil, and set in a warm place. Whirl pan juices in a blender until smooth. Slice brisket thinly and serve hot, with blended pan juices on the side.
Step 8
8
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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